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Kingdom Hall a total loss after 2nd fire in months
by Tahoe in
1. jw
2. friends
https://q13fox.com/2018/07/03/2nd-fire-this-year-at-olympia-jehovahs-witness-kingdom-hall/.

olympia, wash. -- authorities are investigating the second fire in a matter of months at a jehovah's witness kingdom hall in olympia.. the fire started just after 3:00 a.m. at cain rd se and 22nd se, according to the olympia fire department.

nobody was inside at the time.. roads near the building were shut down as firefighters investigated.
careful

Thanks.
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Why didn't I leave back then???
by silentbuddha in
1. jw
2. experiences
sunday my old bethel roommate came up to visit me.

he left a couple years ago and he wanted to catch up and reminisce.. while we sat back remembering crazy things we saw take place at bethel he reminded me of a creepy instance with bro.

swingell.. it was a saturday morning and we decided to actually go get breakfast.
careful

sparky1: "Lyman Swingle swore like a pirate. The language he used would get any other rank and file Witness disfellowshipped. I still liked him, though."
silentbuddha: "was it just me or did it seem that brothers who were known as "heavy" often curse and do things that would shock people just for the fun of it[?] I remember Br. Sydlik used to use foul language on a regular basis as well."
Is it without point that in his CofC book Ray Franz portrays both Swingle and Sydlik as liberals who shared his viewpoints on matters that came before the GB and in running the org? They liked to side with Ray in discussions and voting.
This has got to be connected…somehow…
In the highest echelons of WT land, swearing makes one liberal! Or liberals like to swear at Bethel. Hmmmm…
SB, you have begun a thread that has generated considerable response, like SBF's or those of Leolaia in days past. Congrats!
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Archbisop jailed in Australia
by zeb in
1. watchtower
2. child-abuse
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-03/archbishop-wilson-sentenced/9883610.
careful

The article says the sentence is to 12 months of home detention, not jail, and that some of the victims were disappointed in that.
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There is Important Dutch News: majority in Dutch Parliament require an investigation into child abuse within JWs
by AndersonsInfo in
1. watchtower
2. child-abuse
there is important dutch news: majority in dutch parliament require an investigation into child abuse within jwshttp://translate.google.com/translate?u=https://www.rtlnieuws.nl/nederland/politiek/tweede-kamer-eist-onafhankelijk-onderzoek-naar-misbruik-jehovahs-getuigen&hl=en&langpair=auto%7cen&tbb=1&ie=utf-8.

the lower house requires independent investigation into abuse of jehovah's witnesses .

june 28, 2018 18:56 .
careful

redpilltwice said:
They even had a visit from a governing body member to inform them about the matter.
Whoever came out probably reinforced that "we are under attack from the wild beast. The end is near. Do whatever we say. Obey and be blessed." It would be interesting to know just how many Dutch Witnesses believe that line and how many are dubious about it and know of the coverup.
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A Message to Active Elders Lurking on JWN
by 00DAD in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
there are really only a couple of reasons an active elder would be lurking here on jwn.. .

[if !supportlists]i. your ever growing doubts about the organization have led you here, or.

[if !supportlists]ii.
careful

I'll bite on this old post. How many remember committeechairman, so active here for several years? He used to say that he came here to get the inside story, that org news would be "published" here even before he got official word from inside the org.
To refresh anyone's memory:
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/250543/committee-chairman-tell-us-about-yourself
Unfortunately he hasn't posted much any more since his family and life fell apart—so sad. His last post was 3 months ago and he was contemplating suicide:
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5691345235607552/how-precious-governing-body-mole-double-agent-5th-colunm-sabatoge-watchtower-organization
I guess I should PM him.
Anyway, he is testimony that elders do come here while still in with inquisitive motives and who are quite awake to the org's corruption.
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Book of Revelation
by Whynot in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
one of the things that really bothered me is how most of the book of revelation isn't understood by most jws.

most of the trumpets were already sounded many decades ago, is that still right?

it seems like most jws just look the other way.
careful

Can anyone understand the book of Revelation?
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baptism photo
by stan livedeath in
1. social
2. humour
i found this photo on a facebook group--just had to grab and share.......look at the name sign in the background!.

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careful

NC,
A great laugh! What can Tony say? At least the "new brother" doesn't have tight pants on! Love Photoshop...
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US Banks threatening the gun industry—hitting them where it hurts
by careful in
1. social
2. current
an interesting development.

the gun industry is scrambling for new protections.. https://abcnews.go.com/us/wirestory/gun-industry-sees-banks-threat-2nd-amendment-56119503.
careful

An interesting development. The gun industry is scrambling for new protections.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/gun-industry-sees-banks-threat-2nd-amendment-56119503
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How to spot awake JW at a convention
by Akid48 in
1. jw
2. experiences
i cant spot one to save my life, so i wanted to now if any one could me figure out how..
careful

After I'd grown a beard and gone to an RC, I noticed a few people who were friendly to me by their facial expression. One young bro was an attendant 'guarding' some door during the sessions. Obviously he was freed from listening to the program. As I walked around taking a break from the talks, he made a point of smiling at me. Most people who saw me made a point of not looking at me directly. I suspect he was probably PIMO.
So you could find some man with a beard and discreetly follow him around, watching for the few who smiled at him. Then you could drop a line to them like, 'I need a break from the talks. How do you like this guarding job?'
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LEAK: 2016 Hong Kong Branch Dedication [1 to 9]
by Fay Dehr in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
2016 hong kong branch meeting [1 of 9].

https://rutube.ru/video/d8ccb9410edfbc95542b252bc67c173a/.

2016 hong kong branch meeting [2 of 9].
careful

I say thanks too. A lot to listen to here.